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Shrimp Farmer

Aliases: Shrimp Farm Worker

Industry/Sector(s): Agriculture


JOB DESCRIPTION 1

The tasks a Shrimp Farmer is expected to perform include:

  • Deciding species of shrimps to be harvested
  • Procuring the seeds of the shrimps from the hatcheries
  • Constructing the pond for harvesting shrimp
  • Harvesting shrimps in the constructed pond
  • Giving healthy feed to the shrimps
  • Maintaining the quality of the shrimps
  • Cleaning and maintaining the pond
  • Selling the shrimps in the market
WORK ENVIRONMENT 2
  • It is a field job
  • Local travelling is a part of this job role
  • Part-time jobs may be available at some farms
  • Work from home is not available
Working hours

  • Flexible working hours
  • Overtime is common
  • Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible
  • Shift system may be applicable as per the farm norms
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

No

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING 1
  • Minimum - No formal education required
  • Certified training for Shrimp Farmer (programme aligned to AGR/Q4902 released by Agriculture Skill Council of India)
KEY COMPETENCIES 1
  • Knowledge of harvesting methods and techniques
  • Basic knowledge of tools and equipment used for harvesting
  • Familiar with the types of shrimp species and their habitat
  • Knowledge of constructing a pond
  • Knowledge of nursing methods used for the eggs of shrimps
  • Basic knowledge of the nutrient requirements for quality shrimps
  • Familiar with water treatment methods to clean the pond periodically
  • Knowledge of chemicals used to treat pond
  • Knowledge of how to protect the shrimps from the predators
  • Familiar with the storage techniques for harvested shrimps
  • Knowledge of quality requirements and standards
DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES 1

On the job training

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES 

  • Govind Ballabh Pant University Of Agriculture And Technology,     
  • Maharana Pratap University

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS 

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

  • https://scholarships.gov.in/​

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH 

Shrimp Farmer → Shrimp Supervisor → Shrimp Manager → Farm Owner

The progression is indicative​
EXPECTED EARNINGS 
  • For daily wage workers Rs 175 to Rs  200 per day

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE 1

Six months work experience in shrimp farming assistance

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS 
  • Self-employed
  • Shrimp farm owners
  • Agriculture co-operative organization
KEYWORDS 
  • Shrimp Farm Workers
  • Shrimp Breeders
OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS 
Standard Code Description
NCO 2015 6221.0101 Shrimp Farmer
ISCO 2008 6221 Aquaculture Workers
NIC 2008 03121 Fishing and taking of freshwater crustaceans and molluscs on a commercial basis in inland waters
QP Reference AGR/Q4902 Shrimp Farmer
NSQF 4 NA
REFERENCES 

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